1. Remove the cotter pin from the
axle nut, and then loosen the axle
nut.
2. Loosen the chain puller locknut
at each end of the swingarm.
3. To tighten the drive chain, turn
the adjusting nut at each end of
the swingarm in direction (a). To
loosen the drive chain, turn the
adjusting nut at each end of the
swingarm in direction (b), and
then push the rear wheel forward.
NOTE:
Using the alignment marks on each
side of the swingarm, make sure that
both adjusting nuts are in the same
position for proper wheel alignment.
ECA10570
CAUTION:
Improper drive chain slack will
overload the engine as well as
other vital parts of the motorcycle
and can lead to chain slippage or
breakage. To prevent this from
occurring, keep the drive chain
slack within the specified limits.
4. Tighten the locknuts, and then
tighten the axle nut to the speci-
fied torque.
5. Insert a new cotter pin into the
axle nut, and then bend its ends
as shown.
NOTE:
Make sure that two notches in the
axle nut are aligned with the hole
through the wheel axle, otherwise
further tighten the axle nut until they
are.
EWA10700
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WARNING
Always use a new cotter pin for the
axle nut.
EAU23022
Cleaning and lubricating the
drive chain
The drive chain must be cleaned and
lubricated at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart, otherwise it will quickly
wear out, especially when riding in
dusty or wet areas. Service the drive
chain as follows.
ECA10581
CAUTION:
The drive chain must be lubricated
after washing the motorcycle and
riding in the rain.
1. Clean the drive chain with kero-
sene and a small soft brush.
ECA11120
CAUTION:
To prevent damaging the O-rings,
do not clean the drive chain with
steam cleaners, high-pressure
washers or inappropriate solvents.
2. Wipe the drive chain dry.
3. Thoroughly lubricate the drive
chain with a special O-ring chain
lubricant.
Tightening torque:
Axle nut:
90 Nm (9.0 m•kgf, 65.1 ft•lbf)
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